Undeterred by the latest pushback of her debut LP ‘In A Perfect World’ (now due October 7th), Keri Hilson recently performed at San Diego radio station Channel 933’s AJ’s Playhouse gig. Hilson performed a new cut from the album called ‘Do It’ – which from the sounds of it, samples LL Cool J’s classic ‘Doin’ It’.

Though the crowd were deader than dead (why go to the show in the first place?), Keri done her thing. Is it me or did anyone else not think she was the choreography type? Nonetheless, good performance.

What do you think of the performance?

Rapper 50 Cent has topped Forbes magazine’s 2008 list of Top 20 Earners In Hip-Hop, with a whopping fortune estimated at $150 Million. Check out the full list below:

1. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $150 million
2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $82 million
3. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $35 million
4. Kanye West: $30 million
5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million
6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million
7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million
8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million
9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million
10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million
11. Clifford “T.I.” Harris: $13 million (tie)
11. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter: $13 million (tie)
12. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers: $12 million (tie)
12. Lonnie “Common” Lynn Jr.: $12 million (tie)
12. Aliaune “Akon” Thiam: $12 million (tie)
13. Jermaine Dupri: $11 million (tie)
13. Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith: $11 million (tie)
14. OutKast: $10 million (tie)
14. Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki: $10 million (tie)
14. Jayceon “The Game” Taylor: $10 million (tie)

Interesting. The top part of the list was pretty much a cert; however, who knew Chamillionaire had it like that…Lil’ Jon for that matter too.

Peep Soulja Boy’s latest Youtube video blog, in which he takes aim at his ‘haters’. Though his 15th minute was over a while ago, I couldn’t help but find this funny. He’s managing to stretch it for all it’s worth, so more power to him lol.

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Watching this back really has me itching for Michael to own the stage (and the charts) like he once did. Bring on the new album already!

Your thoughts?

Freak Like Me

Red Dress

Push The Button

About You Now

Great performances! One of the ladies’ main appeal is their roughness around the edges. Far from a typically ‘polished’ act, the Keisha, Heidi and Amelle have managed to successfully appeal to the masses with their all-encompassing sound and, of course, their undeniable talent.

{Wondering who the hell they are lol? I will hit you up with a mega post highlighting some of the best acts the UK has on offer in the coming week}

What do you think of the performances?

The video for Solange’s brand new single ‘Sandcastle Disco’ premiered on MTV’s great new show FN’MTV a few hours ago. Directed by Ms. Knowles herself, the clip, put simply, is awesome! Great song, even better video. For those in doubt of the legitimacy of Solange’s sound/image this go round, this should silence them. Good stuff.

What do you think of the video?

Just days after Brandy’s ‘comeback’ single ‘Right Here (Departed)’ surfaced, the R&B star’s new label Epic Records have issued a press release regarding her forthcoming album. Titled ‘Human’, the set will arrive in stores on November 11th. Check out the press release below:

NEW YORK, Aug 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Epic Records proudly announces the release of “Human,” the new full-length studio album from the multi-platinum-selling Grammy-winning R&B/pop music superstar Brandy, available online and in stores on Tuesday, November 11.

Brandy’s Epic Records debut and first new album since 2004’s Grammy-nominated RIAA gold-certified “Afrodisiac,” “Human” is a bold new collection of songs reflecting the artist’s evolution as a musician and an individual.

“‘Human’ is my most personal album to date,” said Brandy. I have grown so much since my last album. Being able to express myself and my journey through my music is a feeling I can’t describe. With this new chapter of my life it feels good to have Rodney, a familiar face, by my side again. He brings out emotions in me like nobody else.”

Reunited with executive producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, who first collaborated with Brandy on her 1998 multi-platinum-selling collection “Never Say Never,” Brandy has created the most emotionally resonant album of her career with songs and performances reflecting the truth and complexity of her experiences.

“It feels good to be back in the lab with Brandy again,” said Rodney Jerkins. “We’ve always made great records and I’m humbled and honored to be continuing our legacy. The sound might be new, bigger, and more uplifting but we’ve kept our musical promise by making great songs and great music once again. There is no musical combination like ours!!!”

The album’s title is a real life mirror of Brandy as a woman, an artist, a musician and a performer, communicating what it means to be fully “Human”: strong yet vulnerable, candid and triumphant, in love with life and in touch with the things of the spirit.

“Right Here (Departed),” the first single from “Human,” will impact Pop radio on September 16. The single and ringtone are scheduled to be released on August 26, with a digital pre-order for the album slated the same day.

Other key tracks on “Human” include “Fall,” which Brandy co-wrote with the chart-topping British dance/pop singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield, as well as the new songs “Long Distance,” “Piano Man,” and “Torn Down.” Brandy’s other musical collaborators on Human include Brian Kennedy (Rihanna/”Disturbia”), emerging production whiz RedOne (Kat DeLuna, 2006 World Cup Official Single “Hips Don’t Lie” with Shakira & Wyclef Jean), and James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks/”No Air”).

I’m really anticipating this one. Welcome back, Ms. Norwood!

Your thoughts?

R&B songstress Monica’s latest single surfaced last week in preview form; today, owever, the full version has materialized.

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